The Federal Trade Commission has made several announcements and settlements in recent weeks, including suing Amazon over a secret ad surcharge scheme and finalizing orders with Cox Media Group and two other firms over deceptive marketing practices.
FTC Sues Amazon
The FTC, along with 22 states, has filed a lawsuit against Amazon alleging deceptive and unfair practices related to a secret ad surcharge scheme.
FTC Finalizes Orders with Cox Media Group and Others
The FTC has finalized orders requiring Cox Media Group and two other firms to pay a total of $930,000 to settle allegations of deceptive marketing practices.
FTC Announces 2027 Telemarketer Fees
The FTC has announced new fees for telemarketers to access the National Do Not Call Registry for Fiscal Year 2027.
What to watch next
- FTC enforcement actions
- Amazon lawsuit developments
- National Do Not Call Registry fees
Official sources
- Source 1: Federal Trade Commission press releases
Press Releases | Federal Trade Commission - Source 2: U.S. Department of Labor news releases
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